[Pak Daily Times] Three more suspected gangsters were killed during ongoing gang war and encounters with the law enforcers in Lyari ...one of the eighteen constituent towns of the city of Karachi. It is the smallest town by area in the city but also the most densely populated. Lyari has few schools, substandard hospitals, a poor water system, limited infrastructure, and broken roads. It is a stronghold of ruling Pakistan Peoples Party. Ubiquitous gang activity and a thriving narcotics industry make Lyari one of the most disturbed places in Karachi, which is really saying a lot....
on Sunday.
Lyari continued to echo with gunshots and kabooms where routine and commercial activities were also suspended. The dear departed persons are yet to be identified. Police officials said that two gangsters were killed during the ongoing gang war between Baba Ladla and Uzair Baloch groups; however, another was killed during an encounter with the law enforcers.
One suspected gangster was killed in a firing incident near Tanga Stand in Bihar Colony. Another was killed in Koila godown area while the third suspected gangster was killed during an encounter with the law enforcers in Chakiwara locality.
Moreover, Rangers recovered a hostage during a raid at the hideout of Lyari notorious gangster Faisal Pathan. On one hand the gangsters were attacking each other by resorting to indiscriminate firing as well as throwing hand grenades and rockets, and on the other law enforcers also took action against them. "Still, we do not have any idea whether the gangsters killed belong to Baba Ladla group or Uzair Baloch group," said DSP Shakeel Ahmed. Talking about the situation in Lyari, the DSP informed, "Continuous firing from all around has not stopped, but we are still engaged in action against both the groups."
Bodies found: At least six bodies were found from Lyari and its neighbourhood areas in the fresh spate of gang war late Saturday night. According to details, police found six bodies that are yet to be identified. Initial investigations suggest that the dear departed have been killed after kidnapping by rival group members.
In the first incident, the bodies of two men were found from Bihar Colony area of Lyari within the limits of Chakiwara cop shoppe. In another incident, body of a man was found from Mirza Adam Khan within the same jurisdiction.
Another unidentified young man's body was found from Bakra Piri area, the dear departed has been shot multiple times and also slaughtered. Two more bodies were found from Nappier and Sher Shah localities. The bodies were sent to Civil Hospital Bloody Karachi
...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
for an appointment with Dr. Quincy; however, no one arrived at the hospital to claim the bodies.
According to DSP Shakeel Awan, the initial investigations suggest all victims were shot and killed after kidnapping, and it was linked to the gang war in Lyari. He further informed that the police have reports about several more kidnappings of gangsters by both rival groups - Baba Ladla and Uzair Baloch.
An extra contingent of law enforcers, including Rangers and police, has been stationed in the area to keep vigilance.